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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - OBJ - Objects collected by members of the Franklin and Gell families - [c350-c1900]
    - 2 - Three fans - [early 18th cent]

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/OBJ/2/3
Former Reference	D3311/OBJ
Title	Painted pleated fan with tortoiseshell sticks
Date	[early 18th cent]
Description	The leaf of this fan has been painted with a classical scene, possibly including Helen of Troy and Paris kneeling at her feet, with soldiers and female attendants in group. The reverse is painted with brightly coloured flowers on a brown background which is covered in foliage patterns. Labelled 'Fan from Wirksworth', the leaf has been torn and repaired.
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format	Object

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